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Hi, I'm Lynn from The Tools to Teach. I've worked with children for over 14 years knowing that happy students will learn. Currently, I teach online! I am a certified teacher and also have certificates in the Science of Reading and Dyslexia. I have been developing educational resources for over 10 years. I am a specialist, who is passionate about creating high-quality, engaging educational materials for teachers. My resources cover a variety of products PreK to 6th to include Math, Science of Reading, Writing, Grammar, Science, Classroom Management and Boom™ Cards!
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Preview of Alliteration and Assonance Figurative 30 Language Task Cards Grade 5 No Prep

Alliteration and Assonance Figurative 30 Language Task Cards Grade 5 No Prep

Always avoid alliterations! In Alliteration and Assonance 30 Figurative Language Task Cards Grade 5 No Prep, learners answer questions. ❤️Alliteration and Assonance can be used as whole group teaching, a cooperative learning groups activity, a game and parental involvement. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Valeria E. says, "This really helped me support my students with alliteration and assonance. It was also a great small group activity."✔️ Megan S. commented, "My students were struggling with
Preview of Homophones Homonyms Homographs 30 Task Cards and Game Board Grade 5

Homophones Homonyms Homographs 30 Task Cards and Game Board Grade 5

In Homophones Homonyms Homographs 30 Task Cards and Game Board Grade 5, learners answer questions using a game board for added learning fun. This Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs printable can be used as a whole group class game, cooperative groups activity, an ELA center and parental involvement. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️LaKendra M. says, "This board game was used during Fun Friday and the kids enjoyed the review." ✔️Sarah R. "My students really enjoyed this resource. It is fun and
Preview of Free Veterans Day 25 Word Search Vocabulary and Key No Prep Grade 4

Free Veterans Day 25 Word Search Vocabulary and Key No Prep Grade 4

In Free Veterans Day 25 Word Search Vocabulary and Key No Prep Grade 4, students discover words that relate to providing for the common defense and protection of the United States, its citizens, and property. This 25 words search includes: battle, hero, honor, salute, sacrifice, cadence, liberty, country, war, respect, bravery, loyalty, medal, training, victory, march, combat, humble, mission, military, freedom, duty, patriot, survivor and parade. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️Ellen S. says,"
Preview of Medieval Welcome to Our Castle Classroom Decor Banner Printable No Prep

Medieval Welcome to Our Castle Classroom Decor Banner Printable No Prep

Grab your armor. Medieval Welcome to Our Castle Classroom Decor Banner Printable No Prep pictures a grand, majestic castle building bordered by roses. ⭐Why use medieval classroom décor? Creating a learning atmosphere by staging the Middle Ages time period adds interest and a fun ambiance to activities in your classroom. This banner allows you to stage historical experiences as well as folk and fairy tale learning. ⭐This classroom banner is a perfect way to influence the mood of your r
Preview of Treasure Island Quest: Literature Unit Grades 5th to 8th Low Prep

Treasure Island Quest: Literature Unit Grades 5th to 8th Low Prep

In Treasure Island Quest: Literature Unit Grades 5th to 8th Low Prep, learners participate in 8-1 teaching dynamics assignments. Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel provided in the public domain, this novel study worksheet packet has activities, step-by-step procedure, discussions and an assessment. This unit incorporates Gardner's Multiple Intelligence and Bloom’s Taxonomy principles. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ A - PLUS Literature Guides (TpT Seller) commented, "Excellent unit! Ton
Preview of A Christmas Carol 46 Comprehension Task Cards and Key No Prep Grade 5

A Christmas Carol 46 Comprehension Task Cards and Key No Prep Grade 5

There’s myrrh. In A Christmas Carol 46 Comprehension Task Cards and Key No Prep Grade 5, learners answer literacy questions. Just print and go. Charles Dickens famous classic novel links are provided in the public domain. ❤️This literacy lesson can be used as whole group instruction, an intervention, an English Language Arts center station and parental involvement. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Kristine P. commented, "Fun activity for the holiday season. My students loved the task cards!"✔️
Preview of Christmas Phonics Color by Code Worksheet Packet Unit No Prep Grade 3

Christmas Phonics Color by Code Worksheet Packet Unit No Prep Grade 3

'Tis the season for mistletoe, mangers, menorahs, and color by code. In Christmas Phonics Color by Code Worksheet Packet Unit No Prep Grade 3, learners participate in reading. Use Christmas Phonics Color by Code as whole group teaching, an English Language Arts center station, intervention and parental involvement. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Stephanie D. says, "My students thought this was so fun and loved the Christmas theme."✔️ Chantal M. commented, "My students really loved these pages,
Preview of Bundle Short Stories Passages and Comprehension Questions Grade 3 Low Prep Unit

Bundle Short Stories Passages and Comprehension Questions Grade 3 Low Prep Unit

In Bundle Short Stories Passages and Comprehension Questions Grade 3 Low Prep Unit, learners read about new adventures. This fun unit is great for back to school reading groups. ❤️ These high interest ELA stories are a perfect way to enhance comprehension skills with little to no prep.❤️These fun stories can be used as small/ large group teaching. ✔️ Do you use ELA materials in your classroom often?Then this product is for YOU! Of course, you must have these 6 lessons when introducing s
Preview of Bundle Figurative Language 198 Task Cards and 3 Gameboards Grade 5 Unit

Bundle Figurative Language 198 Task Cards and 3 Gameboards Grade 5 Unit

In Bundle Figurative Language 198 Task Cards and 3 Gameboards Grade 5 Unit, learners engage themselves in fun activities with classmates. There are a whopping 198 questions that can be used as whole group teaching, cooperative groups learning, centers, interventions and parental involvement. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ S usan K. said, "This is a great resource for centers and to review skills." ✔️ Tamara R. commented, "This is a great resource for center time."❤️These ELA task cards lesson
Preview of Cinnamon Smoke Mystery Passages & Comprehension Grades 4th & 5th Short Story

Cinnamon Smoke Mystery Passages & Comprehension Grades 4th & 5th Short Story

In Cinnamon Smoke Mystery Passages & Comprehension Question Grades 4th & 5th Short Story, Maya and firefighters follow a process to put out a fire at Birch Street Bakery. ❤️ This high interest, ELA story is a perfect way to enhance reading skills for tests with short chapters, comprehension questions and an open response. ❤️This short story can be used as whole group teaching. ✔️ Do you use ELA materials in your classroom often?Then this product is for YOU! Of course, you must have these l
Preview of Halloween Color by Code 120 R-Controlled Phonics Unit No Prep Grade 3

Halloween Color by Code 120 R-Controlled Phonics Unit No Prep Grade 3

Halloween winds are beginning to blow. In Halloween Color by Code 120 R- Controlled Phonics Unit No Prep Grade 3, learners participate in fun reading activities. Halloween Phonics Color by Code can be used as a whole group activity, center station, an intervention and parental involvement. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Cierra H. commented, "I really loved this no-prep resource. It went perfectly with what we were learning in phonics and the kids really enjoyed it!" ✔️ Studying in Second comm
Preview of Bundle Buying and Selling Money Math Word Problems 4th-6th Grade Low Prep Unit

Bundle Buying and Selling Money Math Word Problems 4th-6th Grade Low Prep Unit

In Bundle Buying and Selling Money Math Word Problems 4th-6th Grade Low Prep Unit, learners participate in real world problem solving in these three, fun activities. ❤️Great for small group work! 1. Selling at the Pet Shop Money Math Word Problems❤️In this lesson, learners answer questions about pet and product sales in a salesperson competition to win the monthly sales award. Students estimate from monthly prior sales who might be the winner, and then solve. ❤️ What's included:✔️22 task card q
Preview of Boom™ Cards Going Around Town Intermediate Directions Grades 3 and 4

Boom™ Cards Going Around Town Intermediate Directions Grades 3 and 4

In Boom™ Cards Going Around Town Intermediate Directions Grade 3, learners participate in a fun activity with friends Bobby and Cindy. Bobby and Cindy travel around town with north, south, east and west questions. This map can be used as whole group teaching, an intervention, a center station. ❤️ What's included!✔️ 1 town scene✔️ 2 compass rose✔️ 3 two movable drop and drag children, Bobby and Cindy✔️ 4 15 questions✔️ 5 audio directions✔️ 6 self-correct❤️This Internet lesson is a perfect wa
Preview of Free Back to School 35 Vocabulary Word Search and Key No Prep Grade 5

Free Back to School 35 Vocabulary Word Search and Key No Prep Grade 5

Free Back to School 35 Vocabulary Word Search and Key No Prep Grade 5, assists learners in reviewing academic terms needed to understand what is expected in school assignments and with little to no prep. This word search includes the following 35 words: evaluate, compose, illustrate, graph, determine, highlight, identify, include, analyze, inform, calculate, genre, apply, indicate, interpret, label, develop, measure, passage, persuade, compare, purpose, represent, solve, assemble, survey, utili
Preview of Free A Thanksgiving 16 Vocabulary Word Search and Key No Prep Grade 4

Free A Thanksgiving 16 Vocabulary Word Search and Key No Prep Grade 4

Free A Thanksgiving 16 Vocabulary Word Search and Key No Prep Grade 4 can increase understanding of this holiday. This worksheet can be used for whole group teaching, center stations and interventions. This word search includes Squanto, platter, pilgrim, colonist, wishbone, turkey cranberries, yams, Plymouth Rock, gratitude, Wampanoag, native, celebrate, settlers, cornucopia and maize. ❤️ What teachers are saying! ✔️ Melinda H. "Fun, fun, fun!". ✔️Rachel Patterson "This is a great resource! I
Preview of Boom Cards Cinnamon Smoke Mystery and Comprehension Questions Grade 5

Boom Cards Cinnamon Smoke Mystery and Comprehension Questions Grade 5

In Boom Cards Cinnamon Smoke Mystery and Comprehension Questions Grade 5, learners read an excerpt from a short story about Maya and the firefighting crew of a town. Learners review vocabulary and answer 8 comprehension questions concerning word meaning, inferencing, central idea, and key details. ❤️ This high interest, ELA is a perfect way to enhance reading vocabulary and comprehension skill questions. ❤️This fun story can be used as whole group teaching. ✔️ Do you use ELA materials in you
Preview of Bundle 10 Holidays and Seasonal Phonics Color by Code Grade 2 to Grade 5 Unit

Bundle 10 Holidays and Seasonal Phonics Color by Code Grade 2 to Grade 5 Unit

In Bundle 10 Holidays and Seasonal Phonics Color by Code Grade 2 to Grade 5 Unit, learners address multiple reading skills with low prep. This 218-paged holiday and seasonal color by code worksheet bundle provides year-round reading activities. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Carrie A. comments, "Awesome resource!".✔️ Laurie T. says, "Great resource."❤️This ELA color by code is a perfect way to enhance phonics and sight word skills. ❤️ Do you use color by code in your classroom often?Then thi
Preview of Boom™ Cards Camp Trail Map Coordinates Word Problems Quadrant 1 Grades 4 to 6

Boom™ Cards Camp Trail Map Coordinates Word Problems Quadrant 1 Grades 4 to 6

Happy Trails! In Boom™ Cards Camp Trail Map Coordinates Word Problems Quadrant 1 Grade 4 to 6, learners find the camper and drag and drop him or her to the correct location on the map. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Jodi B. comments, "Such fun boom cards! My kids love the theme cards, and it is such great practice to manipulate the grids. They love that they are self correcting. They can see what they need more help with."✔️ Fun and Fantastic in Fifth (TPT Seller) "I absolutely love this
Preview of Free A Christmas Tree Coordinate Graph Mosaic Math Mystery and Key Grade 5

Free A Christmas Tree Coordinate Graph Mosaic Math Mystery and Key Grade 5

In Free A Christmas Tree Graph Coordinates Math Mosaic Mystery and Key Grade 5, learners find x,y and create a picture with little to no prep. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Tammy B. says, "At first the students did not think that the picture would be a Christmas Tree! Then when I made them solve the problems before coloring they realized that the picture would be something that was a little different than the traditional cone upside down Tree. The students enjoyed the activity and everyone wa
Preview of Free Halloween 20 Vocabulary Word Search and Key Low Prep 5th to 7th Grade

Free Halloween 20 Vocabulary Word Search and Key Low Prep 5th to 7th Grade

In Free Halloween 20 Vocabulary Word Search and Key, learners find words related to this fun holiday with little to no prep. ❤️ What teachers are saying!✔️ Carolyn W. comments, "My students had a fun time with this activity. Great addition to the lessons." ✔️ Carrie H. says, "Fabulous resource! This was a great addition to my lesson toolbox."✔️ ava M. comments, "My students loved using this resource during their morning bell work. It kept them engaged during a busy time of our day. Great resou
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Experience

Hi, I'm Lynn from The Tools to Teach. I've worked with children for over 14 years knowing that happy students will learn. Currently, I teach online! I am a certified teacher and also have certificates in the Science of Reading and Dyslexia. I have been developing educational resources for over 10 years. I am a specialist, who is passionate about creating high-quality, engaging educational materials for teachers. My resources cover a variety of products PreK to 6th to include Math, Science of Reading, Writing, Grammar, Science, Classroom Management and Boom™ Cards!

Teaching style

I love to create student friendly, high interest, Internet and printable tools for teaching based on themes. Each resource is designed to help busy teachers or homeschooling parents captivate students' attention and make learning fun. The Tools to Teach PreK-6 English Language Arts, Science of Reading, Science and Math products are created with Common Core State Standards among others in mind.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am a premier seller on Boom™ Cards and selected for featured author of the month for December 2025. Recognized for "outstanding work" and featured as a Spotlight Seller May 7th, 2023, TPT Newsletter. I have been a guest author on Go Figure by Scipi, Minds in Bloom, What I Have Learned and Quest Teaching.

My own education history

ED.S Curriculum and Teaching, M.Ed Education, Technology, and B.S. Exceptional Child, Learning Disabilities

Additional biographical information

I am originally from Schenectady, New York, the Empire State, but now live in the much warmer Natural State with my husband, an Arkansan and 4 children. The beautiful state of Arkansas reminds me of the Catskills.